Car hire insight and trends in London Gatwick Airport
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When is the best time to hire a car at Gatwick Airport?
According to our data, the best time to hire a car at Gatwick Airport is 13 days ahead of your pick-up date when prices are £12/day on average. In the past year, momondo users found that weekend hire car prices at Gatwick Airport were £34/day and weekday prices were £18/day. Consider hiring a car in January (the cheapest month), when car hire deals are £14/day on average.
What is the best car hire company at Gatwick Airport?
The best car hire company at Gatwick Airport is Budget, with 16 reviews and an average customer rating of 7.6. 3% of momondo users opted for a hire car from Budget in the past year. Sixt and GREEN MOTION are also located at Gatwick Airport and have high customer ratings. Sixt has a rating of 7.1 from 9 reviews. GREEN MOTION has a rating of 7.1 from 14 reviews.
What car do most people hire at London Gatwick Airport?
For an average of £43/day (and as low as £16/day), Nissan Qashqai hire at London Gatwick Airport is the most popular car among our users. Hiring the Nissan Juke at London Gatwick Airport for £36/day on average (£15/day for a cheap deal) is another popular choice.
What is the most popular car to hire at Gatwick Airport?
The most popular types of car to hire at Gatwick Airport are SUV cars. 35% of our users searched for SUV hire cars at Gatwick Airport in the past year. The Vauxhall Mokka and the Peugeot 2008 are the two most popular SUV car models to hire. Alamo is the most popular hire company offering SUV vehicles at Gatwick Airport. £46 per day is the cheapest price to hire SUV cars from Alamo.
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Small cars
£16 - £32
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£38 - £52
The average price of a small car hire in London Gatwick Airport is £22. The cheapest time to hire a small car in London Gatwick Airport is in January. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just £16 per day. A small car rental is typically 49% less expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a car hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in London Gatwick Airport is £48. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in London Gatwick Airport is in March. The price is 13% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A medium car rental is typically 11% more expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a car hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in London Gatwick Airport is £66. The cheapest time to hire a large car in London Gatwick Airport is in October. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just £53 per day. A large car rental is typically 36% more expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a car hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in London Gatwick Airport is £42. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in London Gatwick Airport is in January. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just £32 per day. A SUV rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a car hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in London Gatwick Airport is £62. The cheapest time to hire a van in London Gatwick Airport is in February. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A van rental is typically 31% more expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a car hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in London Gatwick Airport is £66. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in London Gatwick Airport is in October. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just £57 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 36% more expensive than the average rental car in London Gatwick Airport. The average price of a car hire in London Gatwick Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for London Gatwick Airport luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
Overall, very good. Professional staff at pick-up and drop-off. The only slight issue was that the satnav was not set for English and it was not particularly obvious how to reset.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
very good
8.0
Very Good|Jun 2023
Need more affordable cars for tall people.
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
They did not have the vehicle I rented when i arrived, and had no alternatives.
Check in and out we’re easy and staff was friendly. We were given an “upgrade” from the car we ordered and ended up wishing we’d just gotten the car we ordered since the “upgrade” was much bigger and harder to drive. Additionally, after our drop off in Glasgow, they charged us a large “refueling” fee even though we left the gas tank almost full. So dishonest.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
On our way to drop off the in-car satnav took us the wrong way On our pick up on Saturday morning the guy was all by himself and very busy. It took a bit longer than expected but it totally wasn’t his fault
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
The gentleman at the pick up was rude and arrogant. I have rented often from Europcar in Britain and have never had such rude service. I arrived early for the pick up and was made to wait 2 hours for a car which was already on the lot and unclean. He kept requesting that I upgrade my insurance or provide, by snail mail, a copy of my insurance policy or I would not be allowed to drive the car off the lot. I might add, he did indeed have a waiver form on site for this situation. He blatantly accused myself and daughter of being racist for not wanting to deal with him when my 2 hour penalty for being early was expired - simply did not want to aggravate an already horrid experience. I asked for a supervisor and was told he was the supervisor. The car return was easy and very pleasant.
4.0
Mediocre|Mar 2022
Picking up the vehicle in Gatwick was easy. What wasn't great was being told the vehicle had no insurance just the rental cost was done with Kayak. I had to pay nearly the same price as the rental for the insurance before they would let me leave with the vehicle. The vehicle was an older car 2019 with marks and scratches all over it. Near bald worn-out tires on the front and what sounded like metal to metal (brake pads worn out) on the front brakes. Having to stop right away after pick up and fill it with windshield washer fluid shows that they hadn't even looked at it before sending it straight out on another rental. I won't be using Europcar again.
10.0
Wonderful|Jan 2022
great customer service from eurostar
1 out of 6
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Hertz took my reservation for a pickup in Gatwick airport at 9pm and when I arrived at 8:30pm the entire operation was CLOSED FOR THE DAY!!!!!!!! This forced me to go to another rental agency and pay 4 times the money because I had no other alternative. Absolute lunacy.
8.0
Very Good|Apr 2022
Signage for car rental return is poor, but this would be largely the responsibility of the airport
How can a car rental charge UKP 1400 extra for compulsory insurance???? It doesn’t cost that much to insure my own car for a whole year or two or even three years. Disgusting.
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2022
The rep that set us up was nice Everything could have been better, The vehicle had maintenance issues, The child car seat was more of a hazard than it was safe. The cost tripled on pick up
8.0
Very Good|Apr 2022
Easy pick up and drop off, insurance was crazy amount, as I had the car for 34 days I had to get their insurance and I could have bought a second hand car and insured it for less.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2022
Friendly helpful staff, great clean car
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2022
Very easy pickup process. Slight confusion at return since they were in the process of moving to a new location. Should be better in future as they are now at the terminal rather than offsite.
6.0
Okay|Apr 2022
Problematic drop off
1 out of 2
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When did momondo last update prices for cars in London Gatwick Airport?
Prices for cars in London Gatwick Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in London Gatwick Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 58 operators available to choose from for cars in London Gatwick Airport.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in London Gatwick Airport?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including London Gatwick Airport. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in London Gatwick Airport?
When renting a car in London Gatwick Airport, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in London Gatwick Airport?
momondo finds and compares thousands of car hire websites to provide you with the best selection of policies and car hire in London Gatwick Airport. Finding a car hire is quick and free of charge, so using momondo for your booking makes sense.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in London Gatwick Airport?
momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in London Gatwick Airport by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.
Does momondo show car hire deals in London Gatwick Airport with free cancellation?
Yes, whether it is for cars in London Gatwick Airport or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in London Gatwick Airport on momondo?
Yes, simply select the fair fuel policy filter after performing a search for hire cars in London Gatwick Airport on momondo.
Can I find a car hire in London Gatwick Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car hire locations including London Gatwick Airport.
Can I search for car hire in London Gatwick Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in London Gatwick Airport on momondo.
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